Former President Donald Trump showcased his signature speaking style, which he dubbed "the weave," during a recent press conference at Trump Tower, where he addressed multiple topics in a rambling and confrontational manner. The event came just days before his highly anticipated debate with Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris. However, most media outlets chose to cut away from the nearly hour-long statement, opting not to show the event in its entirety.

During the press conference, Trump vehemently opposed the allegations of sexual assault brought against him by several women, including writer E. Jean Carroll, who was awarded $5 million by a civil jury for sexual abuse and defamation. Trump's lawyers appealed this verdict as well as another $83.3 million awarded to Carroll in a separate case for defamatory denials. The former president voluntarily brought up past allegations of sexual misconduct, including one that was not allowed to be mentioned in the Carroll case.

Trump's lawyers argued in court that the 2023 rape trial involving Carroll was tainted by the presence of other allegations, claiming that dozens of women have accused Trump of sexual misconduct spanning back to the 1970s. Trump addressed these allegations during the press conference, disputing the claims and questioning the credibility of those accusing him.

One particular incident involving a woman who accused Trump of sexual misconduct on a plane in the 1970s drew his attention. He dismissed the accusation, suggesting that the woman would not have been his chosen target. Similarly, he commented on journalist Natasha Stoynoff, who testified that Trump forcibly kissed her during an interview at Mar-a-Lago in 2005. Trump claimed he did not remember her name and implied that a negative incident would not have led to a "beautiful" article.

Regarding Carroll, Trump restated his denial, emphasizing that he never touched her and had no interest in meeting her. The court rulings against him stem from his allegation that Carroll fabricated the attack in a department store dressing room in the 1990s. Carroll's attorneys have warned that "all options are open" if Trump continues to make such claims.

Trump also brought up a controversial photo from 1987 that showed him talking with Carroll and her then-husband, John Johnson. Trump dismissed the significance of the interaction, identifying Carroll as his former wife Marla Maples, despite being married to Ivana Trump at the time. He even suggested that the photo could have been artificially generated.

Throughout the press conference, Trump expressed dissatisfaction with his legal team, stating that he was disappointed they had not utilized a dress that he likened to "Monica Lewinsky part two" as evidence. However, in February 2023, Judge Lewis A. Kaplan rejected a last-minute offer from Trump's legal team to provide DNA to counter Carroll's claims, citing their deliberate delay tactics.

As the highly anticipated debate with Vice President Harris looms, Trump's rambling and combative press conference has raised eyebrows, leaving many wondering how his performance will translate on the debate stage. With allegations of sexual misconduct resurfacing and a contentious legal battle, the upcoming debate promises to be a crucial turning point for the presidential campaign.